1931 Schneider Trophy

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The 1931 Schneider Trophy was the final race in the famous seaplane competition, notable for Britain’s victory with the Supermarine S.6B that helped pave the way for the development of the Spitfire.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf air race
sporting event
aircraftDesigner R. J. Mitchell
aircraftManufacturer Supermarine
airForce Royal Air Force
averageSpeedRecord 340.08 mph
547.31 km/h
bodyOfWater Solent
competitionClass flying boats
seaplanes
competitionStatus final race in the Schneider Trophy series
competitionType speed trial for seaplanes
country United Kingdom
courseLocation around the Isle of Wight area
courseType closed circuit
date 1931-09-13
distance 217.5 miles
350 km
editionNumber 12
engineManufacturer Rolls-Royce
linked to: Rolls-Royce Limited
engineType Rolls-Royce R
finalEditionOf Schneider Trophy
legacy advanced high-speed aircraft design and engine development in Britain
location Solent
near Calshot, Hampshire
mainCompetitorNation France
Italy
militaryUnitInvolved RAF High Speed Flight
notableFor Britain winning the Schneider Trophy outright
contribution to development of the Supermarine Spitfire
final contest of the Schneider Trophy series
use of Supermarine S.6B racing seaplane
organizer Royal Aero Club
partOf Schneider Trophy
pilotCountry United Kingdom
precededBy 1929 Schneider Trophy
relatedTo British aviation history
Supermarine Spitfire
interwar air racing
resultedIn permanent award of Schneider Trophy to the United Kingdom
sponsor Royal Aero Club
trophyNameOrigin Jacques Schneider NERFINISHED
winner Royal Air Force High Speed Flight
United Kingdom
winningAircraft Supermarine S.6B
linked to: Supermarine S.6
winningPilot John Boothman
year 1931

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1929 Schneider Trophy followedBy 1931 Schneider Trophy